Welcome to the Catholic Church in Western Washington
From Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Welcome! We hope this website inspires you to learn about the Catholic faith or go deeper in your own relationship with Jesus. Learn about the Archdiocese of Seattle, our ministries, upcoming events and more.
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Upcoming events
All Parishes
710 9th Avenue, Seattle, WashingtonFeast of the Baptism of the Lord
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on January 9 this year, officially marks the end of the Christmas season. ...
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, USAYoung Adult Silent Retreat
Reconnect with God, listen deeply to Gods voice, and discern His call for the year ahead. ...
Seattle University - Chapel of St. Ignatius
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122Martin Luther King Jr. Mass
Join us for Mass to celebrate Martin Luther King Junior on Monday, January 20, at the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University. ...
Faith in action
News
From Northwest Catholic
VATICAN CITY — A week after inaugurating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis gave thanks for a ..... Read More
SEATTLE — As talk of possible mass deportations in the United States increases, the five bi ..... Read More
SEATTLE – Father Horacio V. Yanez died Dec. 14, 2024, at his home at New Haven Senior Liv ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Pete ..... Read More
VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Christmas Mass after opening the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis sa ..... Read More
SEATTLE — Catholics around the world participated in the global Synod on Synodality, which ..... Read More
From the Archdiocese
Local Catholic schools featured on New Day Northwest
SEATTLE, November 21, 2024 – Catholic Schools and the Fulcrum Foundation were featured on King 5's New Day Northwest.
Archbishop Etienne issues Unity Letter before Election
SEATTLE, November 4, 2024 – Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. This moment gives us an opportunity to ask who we are and what future we want.
Synod is a lesson of moving at the pace of the Holy Spirit
ROME / USCCB October 24, 2024 – Catholic New Service features an interview with Archbishop Paul D. Etienne about the global synod in Rome. Watch the interview at the link below.
Archdiocese Reaffirms Commitment to Victim Survivors
SEATTLE, July 12, 2024 – Today King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott ruled that the attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena against the Archdiocese of Seattle.